Social Consultant (Junior to Mid level)

Location: Bangkok, th Department: Energy (Power generation, T&D and Renewables) Employment Type: {'id': 'permanent', 'label': 'Full-time'}

Company Description

AFRY is one of the largest international engineering, design and advisory companies with approximately 19,000 experts working across the world to create sustainable solutions for future generations.

In Southeast Asia, we are a leading power sector consulting and engineering company, delivering consultancy and engineering services across energy, industry and infrastructure projects. Our multidisciplinary Environmental & Social (E&S) team supports clients throughout the project lifecycle, from feasibility studies and environmental and social impact assessments to due diligence, stakeholder engagement, construction monitoring and compliance with international E&S standards.

In line with our continued business growth, we are looking for a qualified and motivated Social Specialist – Environmental & Social (E&S) to join our Southeast Asia E&S team and be based in our Bangkok, Thailand office. The successful candidate will support social impact assessments, stakeholder engagement activities, and environmental and social due diligence for energy and infrastructure projects in Thailand and across the region.

Job Description

Support on the social aspects of environmental and social (E&S) feasibility studies for energy sector projects (natural gas, LNG to Power, biomass, Waste to Energy, wind, solar, hybrid, etc.) and other potential sectors e.g. industry and infrastructure.

Support environmental and social due diligence studies for energy sector projects and potential other sectors.

Support as lenders environmental and social advisor during the construction and operation of energy sector projects and potential other sectors, including supporting consultations with Project Affected Persons and other stakeholders in Thailand.

Supporting Project Managers in the preparation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and E&S Management Plans. Provide guidance on social matters, including regulatory E&S requirements during the ESIA process.

Consulting experience and/or proven ability to perform the key functions of a consultant, including supporting multiple social projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Lead social surveys, field evaluations and assessments, and fieldwork for stakeholder engagement activities.

Coordinate in collecting a variety of data and prepare reports, maps, and analyses on social topics.

Interpret and record social data, conduct analyses, compare findings of relevant studies to local, state, and international regulations and standards to ensure compliance.

Support in preparing proposals (technical and financial) for social services.

Support other AFRY E&S staff in the region and contribute to social work outside of the region when opportunities arise.

Enforce ethics and compliance in accordance with AFRY Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

Higher professional degree in social science or related discipline (B.Sc. or  M.Sc).

2+ years’ experience in environmental and social consulting/management.

Experience in preparing International Standards Social Safeguards Reports e.g., ESIAs, Land Acquisition and Resettlement Plans, ESDDs, Human Rights Impact Assessments, Indigenous People Plans, Cultural Heritage Management Plans, etc, preferably for the energy sector.

Experience in undertaking Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDDs) preferable for the energy sector.

Knowledge of Thailand regulatory E&S requirements and international E&S standards and guidelines i.e., Equator Principles, IFC Performance Standards, World Bank Group EHS Guidelines, ADB E&S Framework, etc.

Excellent report writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills.

Experience in facilitating Focus Group Discussions (FGD), workshops, public consultations, and community meetings.

The willingness to travel to other countries inside and outside the region to support environmental and social services.

Fluency in Thai and English.

Ability to work well with people from a range of cultures.

Ability to work independently.

Additional Information

We offer the following to qualified candidates

Contract type : permanent

Friendly international working environment with a wide variety of interesting and challenging tasks

Competitive salary package

Well-balanced working hour

Career opportunity in one of the largest international consulting and engineering companies

Possibility to grow professionally and advance in career

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.